Preschool & Infant Daycare in
San Francisco Hayes Valley,
CA | L’Academy

Now Enrolling – L’Academy Language Immersion Infant Daycare,
Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K in Hayes Valley, San Francisco, CA

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About L’Academy
San Francisco Hayes Valley

At L’Academy in Hayes Valley, we help children build confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of language and learning. We offer year-round, full-time preschool and daycare for children ages 5 months to 6 years. Families can choose our Mandarin immersion and/or Spanish enrichment program to support early bilingual and cognitive development, while English readiness remains an integral part of our curriculum. Our curriculum blends Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and play-based learning to nurture every aspect of a child’s growth. Contact us to learn more or schedule a tour.

 

Program Details

  • Mandarin Immersion and/or Spanish Enrichment Program
  • English language readiness
  • Infant, toddler, preschool, and TK/Pre-K programs led by caring educators
  • Music/Performing Arts Enrichment: Hands-on experiences in music, movement, and imaginative play designed to build children’s confidence, creativity, and self-expression.
  • Kid-friendly, nutritious meals and snacks served every day
  • No potty training required to enroll
  • Fewer than 20 school closure days per year, offering dependable, full-time, year-round care for working families
  • Low student-teacher ratio
  • We accept childcare vouchers and subsidies at this location—please inquire to learn more.
  • L’Academy waives all fees for San Francisco Early Learning for All (ELFA) families enrolling at our ELFA-approved locations.

Location Details

Opening Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 5:30pm

Contact: 415.980.9855 (text messsage enabled)

Location: 42 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Opened Date: March 2025

Ages: 5 months – 6 Years, Mandarin Immersion and/or Spanish Enrichment Program

License Number: #384004947

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Meet Our Staff

Leny

Leny

Director

Ms. Leny earned her B.A. in Child Development from San Francisco State University and has several years of experience in early childhood education. She began her journey with L’Academy as a teacher at our San Mateo location, guiding children from infants through Pre-K, and later grew into her leadership role as Director at L’Academy Hayes Valley. She is passionate about supporting both children and families every step of the way.

What Leny loves most about working at L’Academy is leading a joyful, nurturing community where children thrive through cultural exploration and language learning.

In her free time, Leny enjoys hiking and spending time at the beach.

Selina

Selina

Lead Infant Teacher

Ms. Selina has been teaching in Early childhood education field with focus on language immersion and Mandarin learning for young children for more than 6 years. She believes every child has their own way of learning. She often uses different teaching methods and various educational approaches to foster children’s learning habits. Ms. Selina is dedicated to build a loving and care environment for young children.

Lydia

Lydia

Lead Toddler Teacher

Ms. Ling Li, also known as Lydia is happy to join the L’Academy family. She immigrated to San Francisco from China and has lived in San Francisco for more than ten years. In her spare time, she likes to walk outdoors, listen to music, and cook. She has been engaged in early childhood education for eight years and majored in early childhood development. She looks forward to working with L’Academy children, their families, and team.

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Why Parents Love L’Academy

We have found L’Academy to be exceptional. Our son is thriving; he absolutely adores his teachers and is always full of smiles when he arrives at school. The teaching staff is wonderful, very skilled at early childhood education, and built a solid rapport with our son in a short time.

Jennifer - San Francisco, Hayes Valley, CA

The communication between parents and staff is outstanding. The school’s app logs feedings, naps, and playtime, with photos throughout the day so I can see all of the fun he has. His language skills are developing quickly, and he is incredibly happy going to school.

Jennifer - San Francisco, Hayes Valley, CA

The staff at L’Academy is incredibly communicative and caring. Our toddler is thriving in their play-based education program and having a ton of fun in a safe and nurturing environment.

Kristin - San Francisco, CA

We’d give L’Academy 10 stars if we could! Our son has been attending for six months, and the experience has been stellar. The teachers are wonderful, and the space is clean and full of engaging activities. Our son is picking up English, Spanish, and Chinese! We love receiving multiple updates and photos throughout the day, showing just how happy the kids are.

Claire and Julien - San Francisco, Nob Hill, CA